Description:
Chipton-Ross is seeking a Mechanical Engineer 3 for a contract opportunity in Newport News, VA.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE): o 5 Years with Bachelors in Science; 3 Years with Masters; 0 Years with PhD. o Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program. o Ability to work in a team setting. o Attention to detail. o Knowledge / experience in a maintenance setting. o PPE: Hard hat, ear muffs, safety glasses, safety shoes.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: Researches, plans, designs and develops mechanical products and systems such as instruments, controls, robots, engines, machines and mechanical, thermal hydraulic or heat transfer systems for production, transmission, measurement, and use of energy. Applies research to the planning, design, development, and testing of mechanical and/or electromechanical systems, instruments, controls, engines, and/or machines. Develop maintenance strategies for new and existing equipment, including writing instructions for preventive maintenance tasks. Schedule tasks in Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). Assess current condition of existing equipment to inform decisions on rebuild vs replace. Includes researching maintenance history, costs, breakdown hours, etc. Develop Life Cycle Asset Management documents for new assets, such as Operator's Daily Check List, Energy Control Plans, Maintenance Strategies, Spare Parts Analysis, and review of Technical Documentation. Experience with Utility Systems such as water, sewer, compressed air, steam, and gas distribution a plus. Contribute to continuous improvement efforts focused on Plant Maintenance processes.
REQUIRED EDUCATION: Must have a Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.
WORK HOURS: 5/40 work week. First Shift 7:00AM-3:30 PM
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Job Number:
216340
Job Location:
Newport News, VA
Rate:
Up to $55.35 DOE
Duration:
12 months
Input Date:
11/24/2025
Last Updated:
11/26/2025
Firm Name:
CHIPTON ROSS
Attention:
Andrew Craft
Address:
420 CULVER BLVD
City, State:
PLAYA DEL REY, CA 90293
Phone:
310/414-7800 X286
800 Phone:
800/927-9318
Fax Phone:
310/414-7808
Email:acraft@chiptonross.com Website:www.chiptonross.com
